Rutgers Scarlet Knights 85, Penn State Nittany Lions 72
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-18 · Winner: Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Rutgers Scarlet Knights defeated Penn State Nittany Lions 85–72 on 2026-02-18 in NCAA Men's play, a 13-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 13:48 swung win probability 55% → 21%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Penn State Nittany Lions lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers Scarlet Knights | 39 | 46 | 85 |
| Penn State Nittany Lions | 20 | 52 | 72 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 13:48 swung win probability 55% → 21%.
Why Penn State Nittany Lions lost
- Lost H1 20-39 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 13:48 (win probability 55% → 21% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers Scarlet Knights | 9–0 | H1 13:48 | 55% → 21% |
| Penn State Nittany Lions | 9–0 | H2 6:56 | 0% → 1% |